Cracker Collection (#2)

Nothing In It (colour litho)
730612 Nothing In It (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nothing In It. Lithograph illustration fom the picture by Weedon Grossmith)

The Tug of War (colour litho)
668654 The Tug of War (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tug of War. Illustration published in The Graphic Christmas Number)

Original Artwork - Girl with box of Christmas crackers
Original Artwork - Design for a postcard, featuring a girl in a yellow dress holding a box of Christmas crackers. Date: circa 1937

Original Artwork - Christmas Cracker packaging design
Original Artwork - Painted design for advertising/packaging for C.W.S. Christmas Crackers, with the crackers coming to life and wandering away! Date: circa 1937

Christmas place marker - Dutch boy with large cracker
Christmas place marker - Little Dutch boy in traditional costume, holding a large cracker. Date: circa 1937

Artwork suggestion for Party Tableware - Two Christmas Mice
Artwork suggestion for Party Tableware - serviette ring place cards designed for paper serviettes (or crackers) - Two Christmas Mice. Date: circa 1937

Christmas card, Black kitten in a sack - Best of Luck for Christmas. (front cover, 1 of 2) 20th century

Monarch, red cracker and doris longwing butterflies
Monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus (Danais archippus), red cracker, Hamadryas amphinome (Peridromia amphinome) and doris longwing, Leparus doris (Heliconius doris)

Red cracker butterfly, Hamadryas amphinome (Amphinome, Papilio amphinome), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Children about to pull Cracker, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730770 Children about to pull Cracker, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children about to pull Cracker)

Cracker butterfly, Hamadryas arethusa, Panara
Cracker butterfly, Hamadryas arethusa, upper side 1, under side 4, Panara jarbas 2, and Symmachia menetas eurina butterfly 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Variable cracker and Indian orange-tip butterfly
Variable cracker butterfly, Hamadryas feronia 1, 2, and Indian species of orange-tip butterfly, Iphias glaucippe 3, 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a boy and a girl pulling a Christmas bon-bon
3603584 A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a boy and a girl pulling a Christmas bon-bon cracker, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian greeting card of two kittens pulling a Christmas cracker, c
3603476 A Victorian greeting card of two kittens pulling a Christmas cracker, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian hold-to-light New Year Card of a boy and girl pulling a Christmas cracker
3604472 A Victorian hold-to-light New Year Card of a boy and girl pulling a Christmas cracker. When the card is held to a light source, three other children in party hats are revealed

Box Lid, Tom Smiths Christmas Crackers. 19th century

Box Lid, Victorian Christmas Crackers. 19th century

Cover design, clown with Christmas cracker
Cover design, clown blowing through a Christmas cracker. 1937

Christmas crackers, Batgers Eastern Crackers, with a silhouette of a camel

Christmas cracker box lid by William Haskell Coffin

Christmas card, Seasons Greetings. Date: circa 1950s

Two wooden dolls pulling a cracker on a greetings card -- Gay Young Sparks. Date: circa 1900s

Cutout birthday card, age 6, with two children pulling paper crackers. Date: circa 1920s

Victor G Ginn catalogue, Christmas Crackers. 1939

Label, Cherub with Love Letter riding in a rose
Christmas Cracker Label, Cherub with Love Letter or Valentines Card riding in a pink rose pulled along by butterflies. 19th century

Christmas Cracker Label with Snow Scene. 19th century

Cat and kittens with a tree on a Christmas postcard
Cat and four kittens with a decorated a tree on a Christmas postcard -- Temptation. Date: circa 1900s

Edwardian lady bursting from a Christmas Cracker
Edwardian lady (likely to be a stage star or popular singer) bursting from an exploding Christmas Cracker. Date: 1907

A Christmas Card of two articulated wooden toy men pulling a Christmas cracker
3604385 A Christmas Card of two articulated wooden toy men pulling a Christmas cracker, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School

Christmas card with children pulling a cracker (chromolitho)
731670 Christmas card with children pulling a cracker (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card with children pulling a cracker)

Victorian paper scrap relief of a Christmas tree decorated with candles
3603949 Victorian paper scrap relief of a Christmas tree decorated with candles and toys with an angel at the top of the tree, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of children in nightclothes and one holding a stocking waiting
3603972 A Victorian Christmas card of children in nightclothes and one holding a stocking waiting for Santa Claus, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

W. G. Wilson & Co.s exhibit - Walter G. Wilson & Co
483686 W.G. Wilson & Co.s exhibit - Walter G. Wilson & Co. Crackers, Agricultural Hall, Philadelphia, c.1876 (albumen print) by American Photographer

Joyful be Your New Years Day! (chromolitho)
961404 Joyful be Your New Years Day! (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joyful be Your New Years Day)

A Schoolboys Romance (engraving)
1615028 A Schoolboys Romance (engraving) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Schoolboys Romance)

Building a gigantic cracker (b / w photo)
3652407 Building a gigantic cracker (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building a gigantic cracker)

A Victorian die-cut shape card of a Christmas cracker, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605628 A Victorian die-cut shape card of a Christmas cracker, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of three elves pulling a Christmas cracker, c
3604279 A Victorian Christmas card of three elves pulling a Christmas cracker, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Woolson Spice Company Christmas card (chromolitho)
731656 Woolson Spice Company Christmas card (chromolitho) by Bufford, John Henry (1810-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woolson Spice Company Christmas card)

Greetings card with two girls and a cracker (b / w photo)
3094373 Greetings card with two girls and a cracker (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greetings card with two girls and a cracker)

Boy (8-9) drinking glass of milk, sitting at table, (B&W), close-up
photography, black and white, Looking away, Head and shoulders, Smiling, Sitting, Drinking, Old fashioned, Nostalgia, Past, Child, Elementary Age, 8-9 Years, Boys, Children Only, Only Boys

Put the kettle on!
Dina Belenko

No. 13
ADIREK M

Christmas party fashions December 1953 Neg No D7204

Facing the cameras for the first time, its Prince William the Second of Twycross Zoo. And, unlike his royal namesake who was looking so down in the mouth yesterday

SEALYHAM / MOLTEN CRACKER
NORTH MOLTEN CRACKER Date: 1914

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"Unwrapping the Festive Delight: Exploring the World of Christmas Crackers" Step into a world filled with merriment and surprises as we delve into the enchanting realm of Christmas crackers. From William Heath Rob's depiction of overtime at a Christmas cracker factory to the vibrant scene captured in "Christmas Crackers 1907, " these images transport us to an era where craftsmanship and holiday cheer intertwined. In Old Town, Frankfurt, Germany, a Nutcracker stands proudly outside a store, symbolizing both tradition and whimsy. Its presence reminds us that cracking open these delightful treasures is not only about reveling in their contents but also embracing the magic they bring to our celebrations. A box of Christmas Eve crackers awaits its grand unveiling – anticipation fills the air as loved ones gather around, eagerly awaiting their turn. The label on each box tells tales of joyous moments shared during this festive season; G Sparagnapane's creation captures hearts with its intricate design while Batgers Musical Party Crackers promise harmonious melodies amidst laughter-filled gatherings. Robins flutter among stacks of crackers, adding a touch of nature's beauty to this cherished tradition. Tom Smiths' label design transports us back in time when his name became synonymous with quality and innovation within this beloved industry. Beyond traditional fare lies Stuttgart's pretzels – an unexpected twist on festivities. These savory treats remind us that diversity enhances our celebrations by blending different cultures together. Advertisements for crackers entice us further into this captivating world. They showcase how manufacturers strive to create unforgettable experiences through clever packaging and enticing promises – all aimed at making our holidays truly memorable. As we immerse ourselves in the wonders hidden within each cracker, let us remember that it is not merely about what lies inside but rather the joyous moments shared while pulling them apart. So gather your loved ones close, embrace these small yet significant delights, and let them ignite your holiday spirit with their enchanting surprises.